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The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 28, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy is back from the weekend and he’s got that patented “Suitcase of Music” with him. Sammy’s got a bunch of new music and he especially applauds the Indian Cinema industry for finally punching out some great music in succession over the past few months. Sammy starts off the show with Cheema Y, Chinna, and Gur Sidhu’s song called Convo, as it was the #1 song from the weekend countdown show. He plays songs from the Saiyaara film because he keeps hearing about the film e...2025-07-2859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 24, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy opens up the show with some new music including songs from AP Dhillon, Talwiinder, and Ninja. It’s a Suitcase of Music kind of day on The Bridge. Sammy also is joined by his buddy Sunny Grewal as Sammy acknowledges his openness on topics many are afraid to voyage into. Sammy talks to Sunny about censorship and particularly the latest news of Stephen Colbert and has an idea that may reshape the Late Night TV industry! Sammy is also joined by Aashi Arora as sh...2025-07-2559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 23, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy comes in with an action packed Wednesday hump show. He’s joined by his buddy Jaya as they talk about the famous Coldplay concert incident on the Kiss Cam. Sammy’s got a great playlist that stretches through a lot of the big hits in contemporary Indian music. Sammy also showcases some of his past and current #1 songs. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all stars as they add the much needed pulse of the community. Sammy talks about new film Saiyaara that i...2025-07-2359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandWord on the AvenueThe Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts the show by giving a shoutout to whoever came up with these black Rukus Avenue Radio mugs. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX on his show for a weekly segment called Ears To The Streets. Sammy’s got a bunch of new songs for you on a Tuesday show, including songs by artists like Gagan Kooner, MC Altaf, Gulab Sidhu and more. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all stars with Dr Roy delivering today’s Word on the Avenue. Sammy teas...2025-07-1501 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 15, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts the show by giving a shoutout to whoever came up with these black Rukus Avenue Radio mugs. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX on his show for a weekly segment called Ears To The Streets. Sammy’s got a bunch of new songs for you on a Tuesday show, including songs by artists like Gagan Kooner, MC Altaf, Gulab Sidhu and more. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all stars with Dr Roy delivering today’s Word on the Avenue. Sammy teas...2025-07-1559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 9, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got a lot of special stuff going on through this episode. He’s joined by Jaya as he does every Wednesday and the two of them talk about he closing of the Diddy trial and some of the particulars that remain, including the civil lawsuits. Sammy is also joined by Anushka Arora, the star radio presenter and host from the UK. She will be joining Sammy every week on his show as they talk about the latest and greatest in the world of Indi...2025-07-0959 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJuly 8, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s Tuesday show is a great one as he welcomes back DJ ArtiFX from his two week hiatus. DJ ArtiFX brings us his track of the week by Agsy. Sammy’s got the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars riding with him as they deliver the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy plays a new song called Meherma by Mansimran Sandhu and also delves into the brand new song by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa called Sara Cali. Sammy plays a song from his Album of the...2025-07-0859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - June 27 -June 29The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy delivers another top 20 countdown show for us to end June. Hes got a bunch of new debut songs as part of this countdown show, and perhaps the most of any of this shows so far. Last week’s Number 1 song Sapphire falls to the Number 2 spot, making way for a brand new Number 1! Sammy plays two Diljit Dosanjh songs, one being from the new controversial Sardarji 3 soundtrack. Sammy also plays two artists from Australia, and a set of brothers with a very famous Father. Th...2025-06-2759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 26, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts off his Thursday show with an instrumental from a band called Dave & The Cats called Cubbon Park. Sammy previews that he’s been midweek crate digging and has a few new tracks to go. He has a new song from Diljit from the DJ Intense album and some new hip hop songs to play for you. He also has Sunny Grewal join him on the show with his thoughts on language and the South Asian diaspora the adoption of English as a second la...2025-06-2759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 25, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts off the show with a mention of the Munchkin takeover yesterday. He also mentions the brand new beef between Mika Singh and Diljit Dosanjh around the new film Sardarji 3. Sammy has a fun playlist for you for a mid week’s special. He primes you for the appearance of Jaya as they talk about the Diddy trial and the Jeff Besos wedding taking place in Italy. Sammy also is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as they bring the latest information from ar...2025-06-2559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 18, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy hints at a possible world premiere tomorrow on this show. There is possibility of a JK and Truskool collaboration in the works and Sammy is talking about dropping it before everyone. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy, Doyeeta, and Shailen as they break down the latest. Dr Roy tells us about the moment Ed Sheeran worked with Arijit Singh on the song Sapphire. Sammy’s playlist is a patented one as he takes you through some of his favorites. Sammy is joined by Jaya as...2025-06-1859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 17, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got a stacked show with lots of guests. He starts the show off with one of his favorite songs from the weekend called Step Out by Raf Saperra. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all stars as they bring the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy is joined by the boys from the Calgary Stampede festival taking place, where there is a Punjabi stage featuring some of the biggest Punjabi stars in all of Canada. The show takes place on the 21st o...2025-06-1759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 16, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy is back from his Father’s Day weekend, and claims that Father’s Day is becoming his favorite holiday of the year. He starts the show off with the weekend’s number 1 song called Sapphire by Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh. He also plays one of his favorite discoveries of the weekend in Raf Saperra and Ikky Singh’s new song Step Out. Sammy is joined by Meera Sharma and her Sass Minute, as she gives you some fuel for the week ahead. Sammy is joine...2025-06-1659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJun 12, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy pays tribute to the brand new Sidhu Moosewala EP called Moose Print on this episode and plays all three of the songs during the hour. Sammy’s got a very active show as he is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her upcoming episode on Sunday at 7pm EST. Aashi talks about immigration policy on her upcoming episode. Sammy plays some new hip hop and has a few new entries into The Bridge playlist, including songs from rapper Rawal, and Punjabi singer Mani Lo...2025-06-1259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 11, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins the show with a mention that hes going to test today’s show with his choice for the number one song this weekend, will Pal Pal remain at the top or will it face a brand new competitor? It’s a mid week dilemma for Sammy. He’s joined by Jaya as they both touch base with the Diddy case and so much more. Sammy and Jaya also talk about the new Ed Sheeran song with Arijit Singh called Sapphire and how it has be...2025-06-1159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 10, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got a lot in store for you in this episode. He begins the show by acknowledging the Hritu Zee interview on the DJ ArtiFX show called Its Bigger Than Hip Hop that aired on Monday on Rukus Avenue Radio. He also starts the show with the song everyone’s talking about called Sapphire by Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars as usual for a Tuesday show, but is also joined by Neesh Riaz, the host of t...2025-06-1059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandThe Bridge - June 9, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s back from the weekend. He tells us of his quick personal trip to Toronto and his anticipation of playing the brand new Ed Sheeran song called Sapphire. He mentions the Portugal Spain game that took place on Sunday and how Ronaldo gets the major trophy. Sammy plays a few new songs from the weekend and is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio All Stars. He is joined by Meera Sharma, who delivers a Weekly motivational Sass minute. Sammy is also joined by new Ru...2025-06-0959 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 5, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins the show by greeting his daughter for her birthday. His Thursday show features special guests, including Aashi Arora, who discusses her Sunday show on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sunny Grewal joins Sammy to discuss South Asian etiquette in foreign lands, sharing his surprising opinion and encouraging his listeners to improve. Sammy also announces his weekend top 20 countdown show and shares some of the songs that listeners can expect to hear tomorrow. Shailen joins Sammy to deliver a news brief, while Dr. Roy brings in...2025-06-0559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJune 3, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins the show with a nod to the big Chess rivalry taking shape in the mainstream between D.Gukesh and Magnus Carlson, a heated chess match that Gukesh won. Sammy’s music playlist is very entertaining and features new songs from KR$NA, Karan Aujla, Madhubanti Bagchi, Arijit, and more. Sammy mentions that the Diljit collab with Jackson Wang is about to launch the new Diljit tour into Australia. Sammy is joined by DJ ArtiFX as he brings to you the weekly segment called Ea...2025-06-0359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 29, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s Thursday show is packed with exciting guests! He has AKTV, Sunny Grewal, Aashi Arora, and the Rukus Avenue Radio AllStars on the episode. Sammy kicks off the show with some fresh music from AP Dhillon and KRSNA. His playlist features a mix of songs that aren’t currently in the top 20 on The Bridge. He’s joined by AKTV, who plays some of his favorite new songs. Sunny joins Sammy to discuss the challenges London faces regarding the legalization of cannabis. Doyeeta delivers an art...2025-05-3059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 28, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins the show by declaring he’s got a full show! He’s joined by DJ ArtiFX for his weekly segment called Ears to the Streets where ArtiFX spotlights a new song by KRSNA and Badshah. Sammy is also joined by Jaya on the show who gives us the latest on the Diddler and the latest on Britney Spears smoking a cigarette on the airplane on her way back from Cabo. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars, Dr Roy, Shailen, and...2025-05-2959 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 27, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts the show off by talking about the week of guests ahead, including DJ ArtiFX who usually joins him on a Tuesday show. Sammy’s first point of conversation is around the Diljit-Sonali Singh artist-manager dialogue developing out there, and we hear Sammy’s thoughts on the parting of the ways between the two. Sammy is joined by the crew, as Dr Roy delivers a Word on the Avenue, Shailen delivers the news and Doyeeta talks about the rising star that is Gulab Sidhu. Samm...2025-05-2859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 26, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy kicks off the show by announcing how active this week will be. He starts the playlist with a drop from Signature by SB, the producer of Karan Aujla’s “Courtside.” Sammy has some new songs from the weekend to share with us, and he lets us know about his playlist right from the beginning. He also plays the brand new Emiway Bantai and Sidhu Moosewala song that just came out. Sammy is joined by Meera, who delivers a powerful dose of “motivational sass” to kick off t...2025-05-2759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - May 23-25The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins the weekly top 20 countdown show by breaking down the week that was. He mentions the big World Premiere that took place yesterday on the show by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa called Awara Munde. Sammy mentions that he will begin the show with some new songs coming from artists like Madubanti Bagchi and Stebin Ben. The top 20 countdown is a fresh one with a brand new number 1 song. Sammy summarizes the week that was, as he talks about the appearances from AKTV, Sunny...2025-05-2459 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 22, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.It’s a special world premiere edition of The Bridge! Sammy world premieres the song Awara Munde by Jassi Gosal and Jagan Randhawa. The song is played on the show ahead of its release tomorrow. Sammy will be joined by Jassi Gosal to drop the song! It’s an active Thursday episode for Sammy as he delivers a very entertaining show as he joined by Sunny Grewal as they both talk about the immigration situation in England. Sammy is joined by Dr Roy, Shailen, and Doye...2025-05-2359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 15, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy has a very active show today. He starts the show by mentioning he has a “trunk load of people” joining him on the hour. He is joined by Dr Roy as she delivers the Word of the Avenue, Doyeeta who chimes in with the Artist Spotlight, and Shailen who gives you a news bite. Sammy’s got a superb playlist leading into his Top 20 countdown tomorrow. He is joined AKTV as he breaks down what his issue is with Sammy’s show! He makes his firs...2025-05-1659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 14, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s excited about this Wednesday show, he starts about mentioning he’s gonna be joined by Jaya as they break down their fun entertainment news segment. They talk about the Pope being from Chicago, the controversy around Diljit Dosanjh's Met Gala outfit, and the Diddy trial. Sammy announces that he will be joined tomorrow by comedian AkTV. Sammy’s playlist is designed for the perfect hump day conditions out there! He’s got some celebrated The Bridge classic songs but he’s got a couple of...2025-05-1559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 12, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.A fresh new week on The Bridge! Sammy kicks it off with the number one song from the weekend countdown show called “Yes No” by Gulab Sidhu. He follows it up with the latest from Diljit Dosanjh and Jackson Wang, The start studded collaboration is called Buck and Sammy has it for us! The show features an appearance from the Rukus Avenue Radio AllStars and that means Doyeeta, Dr Roy, and Shailen, as they deliver the latest from around the diaspora. Sammy has new music from...2025-05-1359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 8, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got a very entertaining hour. He starts the show by acknowledging the tension in the South Asia region, and announces that he will be joined by Sunny Grewal from the UK. Sunny joins the show to discuss the UK’s social economic climate and addresses the question from Sammy as to how bad the state of the affairs are there. Sammy’s hour of music is patented and contains the usual ingredients for his moniker of the most entertaining hour in South Asian music...2025-05-0959 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 6, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy comes out of the gate raving about the Diljit and Shah Rukh appearances at the Met Gala red carpet in NY. A special moment for the culture. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio Allstars. Sammy shares that Satinder Sartaaj’s concert tour is the most successful so far in 2025 of any Indian artist so far. Sammy has a few new songs, including new songs from AP Dhillon and Aparshakti Khurana, while Doyeeta shares info on Karan Aujla. Sammy calls the song Jhol a...2025-05-0759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 5, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy kicks off the show with a song from Vicente Fox titled “El Rey” in honor of Cinco De Mayo here in Los Angeles. He welcomes the audience back to the week ahead and shares some of the new music that’s coming up this week. He begins the show with the number one song, “Yes No,” by Gulab Sidhu, which was featured on the weekend’s Countdown show. Sammy then introduces Meera Sharma, the weekly capsule of motivation, who will join the episode to share her wo...2025-05-0659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 5, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama. Sammy kicks off the show with a song from Vicente Fox titled “El Rey” in honor of Cinco De Mayo here in Los Angeles. He welcomes the audience back to the week ahead and shares some of the new music that’s coming up this week. He begins the show with the number one song, “Yes No,” by Gulab Sidhu, which was featured on the weekend’s Countdown show. Sammy then introduces Meera Sharma, the weekly capsule of motivation, who will join the episode to share her words of wis...2025-05-0559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMay 1, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy has an exciting show lined up for you on Thursday. He’s joined by Sunny Grewal from the UK, and they’re discussing the rapidly growing space tourism phenomenon. They’ll also answer the question of whether Sammy would be willing to take a flight like that. You might be surprised by his answer!On Sunday at 4 p.m. PST, Sammy will be joined by Aashi Arora to discuss the Leaders Creating Rukus show. Later, he’ll be joined by the Rukus Avenue R...2025-05-0259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 30, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, known for his unique playlist, has chosen to play nostalgic songs from the past couple of years, setting the stage for an entertaining hour. Joined by Jaya, they embark on their weekly banter, this time with a courtroom twist. They discuss three entertainment news stories that have made headlines in the courtroom. Sammy delves into DJ Sanj’s recent podcast appearances, where he shares insights into his past interactions in the music industry. He also discusses AP Dhillon’s new management deal in India and...2025-05-0159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 28, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy returns with a fresh week of action. He’s joined by Meera Sharma, who joins the fabulous hour with her Sass Life minute of motivation for a Monday to ensure your week starts on a high note. Sammy is also joined by Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr. Roy, who provide the daily information that keeps The Bridge running smoothly. Sammy discusses the plagiarism accusations against the Lapataa Ladies film and explores how cinema has always re-appropriated stories for different cultures. Sammy invites everyone to join hi...2025-04-2959 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - April 25-27The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.It’s a special Countdown edition of The Bridge, where Sammy takes you through the Top 20 of his show. This countdown features a few new songs, but Sammy kicks off the show with an exciting announcement: he’s promising a brand new Number 1 song! The show is filled with an upbeat energy and special appearances. Dr. Priyadarshini Roy joins Sammy to discuss the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and provide ticket information. Sammy is also joined by Doyeeta for a special Top 20 Countdown edit...2025-04-2659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 24, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy has a very action packed show, as he is joined by a full slate of friends! He is joined by Sunny Grewal as they talk about the passing of the Pope and the latest Terrorist attack in Kashmir. Sammy is joined by Vidhya Warrier as she previews her upcoming new episode for her show The Forgotten Essence. Aashi Arora stops by and tips us off on her upcoming episode on Sunday for her show Leaders Creating a Rukus. Sammy hears from Subhi, the superstar...2025-04-2559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 22, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, the host, takes the stage, setting the tone for a diverse musical journey. He kicks off the show with the soulful rendition of “Sajni” by Arijit Singh. Accompanied by Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr. Roy, Sammy embarks on a mission to bring you the latest and greatest from the vibrant diaspora. He shares his insights on the secret recipe for success in the music industry: consistent and prolific output. Sammy also pays tribute to Jonita Gandhi’s remarkable moment on stage with Michael Bublé at the pre...2025-04-2359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 21, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy is back for a Monday edition of The Bridge! He welcomes everyone back from the Easter weekend, and talks about the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles in May. He’s joined by Doyeeta, Shailen, and Dr Roy, who appears twice on the show, once to do her patented Word on the Avenue report, but today she joins Sammy to discuss the Indian Film Festival. Sammy has some new music and brings back some of the highlights of his weekend’s Top 20 countdown show...2025-04-2259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 17, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s Thursday show has a great vibe! Sammy’s got the playlist in full effect and goes through some great music. He refers to Sidhu as the goat and the goes on to play his song 295 from the Moose Tape album. Sammy is joined by Sunny Grewal from the UK, and Sunny and Sammy talk about the past weekend’s Vaiksakhi festivities in London. Sammy is also joined by Aashi Arora as she previews her conversation with Sarina Jain this Sunday. Sammy is also joined...2025-04-1859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 15, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, accompanied by his daughter as his co-host, celebrates his one-year anniversary with a special episode. The show begins with Talwiinder and AP Dhillon, setting the stage for an entertaining evening. Sammy also plays the current #1 song on his countdown show, “Times,” by Steel Banglez, Sid Sriram, and Nas.Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta make a special appearance for today’s unique episode. Sammy’s daughter introduces several of the songs throughout the show, and the father-daughter even talk about how they danced through...2025-04-1659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 15, 2025ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODEThe Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, accompanied by his daughter as his co-host, celebrates his one-year anniversary with a special episode. The show begins with Talwiinder and AP Dhillon, setting the stage for an entertaining evening. Sammy also plays the current #1 song on his countdown show, “Times,” by Steel Banglez, Sid Sriram, and Nas.Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta make a special appearance for today’s unique episode. Sammy’s daughter introduces several of the songs throughout the show, and the father-daughter even talk abo...2025-04-1559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 14, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy welcomes you back into a brand new week on The Bridge. He mentions he has a special guest co-host tomorrow for his show and can’t wait to celebrate the big monumental episode! He has a handful of new songs on this episode, including Uniyal, Talwiinder, and more. He’s joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all stars as they deliver the latest and greatest from around the diaspora. Sammy reveals that Diljit and Shah Rukh Khan will be at the Met Gala this week...2025-04-1559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - April 11-13The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy announces a few new songs that have made this week’s countdown show. Two songs that were once in the countdown but have reemerged are featured, making the show a bit unpredictable. Sammy also introduces new music from a couple of upcoming films and a few songs from artists he’s never played before. It’s a very interesting show if you’ve been following the countdowns so far! Sammy highly praises Simran Choudhary and plays a new song from artist Prabh Singh. There are a fe...2025-04-1259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 9, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy hints at a series of clues he’s been dropping about his recent activities. He performs a song he considers a contender for Song of the Year and another new song by Karan Aujla. Joining him are Dr. Roy, Shailen, and Doyeeta. Sammy also has Jaya on the show as they discuss current events in the music industry. They talk about the Russell Brand allegations and the new information about Diddy. Sammy shares a few songs from his week in India, including some artists he...2025-04-1059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 7, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Welcome to a new week on The Bridge, hosted by Sammy. Sammy reminisces about his time hanging out with the renowned comedian, AKTV, and shares that he’ll be joining Sammy on the show later this week. He delves into the challenges faced by Bollywood, highlighting the struggles of the industry amidst high costs for stars and intense competition. Sammy then plays a unique song he discovered during an Uber ride in Mumbai, showcasing his versatility and enjoyment of different genres. He also discusses the re...2025-04-0859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 3, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy opens up the show talking about his jet lag from the day before. He talks about his excitement of having Aashi Arora on the show. He starts the show talking about Satinder Sartaaj’s concert tour called The Sphere of Eminence Canada Tour, and his remaining shows in Vancouver, Toronto, and Winipeg. Sammy also talks about Vir Das and his recent interview with Raj Girn on the Anokhi Uncensored Show on Rukus Avenue Radio. He also previews the new Sherni Vision Poscast that airs on...2025-04-0359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 2, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, fresh off his second show, discusses his post-India trip hangover and wonders if others experience it. He expresses his hopes for Steel Banglez’s song “Times” to achieve significant commercial success. Sammy recounts the unprecedented turnout at Arjan Dhillon’s concert at Punjab University, where 15,000 guests attended. Joined by Jaya, they ponder whether people are avoiding socializing due to the popularity of the hit show “The Bridge” and the need to wake up early to catch it. Sammy highlights AP Dhillon’s album of the year, awar...2025-04-021h 00

The Bridge - Sammy ChandApril 1, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy, delighted to return after a week in Mumbai, announces this episode as a safe haven from any April Fools’ Day pranks. He shares the music he discovered in India and plans to introduce it throughout the week.Sammy begins the show by expressing gratitude to Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga for taking over The Bridge during his absence. Joining him are Shailen, Dr. Roy, Doyeeta, and Neesh.Sammy discusses the energetic song “Vancouver” by Cheema Y and Gur Sidhu. He also p...2025-04-0159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 20, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy declares he’s a little dehydrated from his birthday night...He also teases a major announcement tomorrow on The Bridge. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars, Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr Roy. Sammy is joined by Aashi Arora as she previews he show Leaders Creating Rukus that airs on Sundays on Rukus Avenue Radio. Sammy declares the song Times his favorite song from the Steel Banglez album. Sammy also talks about Gulab Sidhu, and how he’s a familiar name amongst Punjabi musi...2025-03-2059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 19, 2025It’s Sammy’s Birthday!The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s signature opening intro music heralds a special occasion—his birthday celebration on the air! Joined by many of the Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars, they shower him with heartfelt birthday wishes. Sammy reveals that there might still be up to 500 songs by Sidhu waiting to be discovered. He also pays tribute to Kaka for courageously speaking out against predatory music industry deals in Punjabi music. Sammy and Jaya delve into the gripping story surrounding the disappearance of an India...2025-03-2059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 17, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy bursts onto the scene, presenting flowers to the legendary Bally Sagoo and proclaiming his pioneering role in bridging the gap between Indian and Western music. His contributions to the diaspora’s influence on Indian music are evident and, unfortunately, often overlooked. Sammy passionately discusses the potential for South Asian artists to collaborate with each other, as well as with Western artists, highlighting the growing trend of cross-cultural musical fusion. Dr. Roy shares some exciting news about the sale of Haldirams, while Shailen delivers some br...2025-03-1859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 13, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts the show with a reflection of his time seeing Ankur Tewari last night in concert. He calls Ankur “an all rounder” as he plays his latest song called “Dil Beparvah”. Sammy praises Dr Zeus for taking on a mentorship/Executive Producer role in the Girls Like You song with Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga, he may have figured out how to make it work for that group. Sammy praises Steel Banglez for making an album that feels like a new chapter in South Asian mu...2025-03-1359 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 12, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s got things to say today. He starts off with the song Times by Nas, Sid Sriram, and Steel Banglez. Sammy’s joined by Ankur Tewari on this episode as Ankur talks about his current tour called Mohabbat Zindhabad. Sammy talks about how well rounded of a musician Ankur is. Sammy discusses the newly announced Guns N Roses tour in India. Sammy thinks Dr Zeus is the perfect mentor for the girl group Girls Like You. Sammy says the Anuv Jain collab with AP Dhil...2025-03-1259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 10, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy returns with an exciting lineup of new music to share with you. He begins by introducing the artists who have recently released new songs, including Nas, Steel Banglez, Sid Sriram, Otaal, Chani Nattan, Girls Like You, and Inderpal Moga. This hour of The Bridge was particularly diverse, featuring a significant number of English-Indian language songs. Sammy kicks off the show with a Panjabi MC song titled “Dhol Jageero Dha,” followed by a string of fresh tracks. He discusses Wazir Patar’s “E-Class,” which is prominentl...2025-03-1059 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 6, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy starts the show by thanking and recognizing Premiere Networks for the brand new deal to syndicate The Bridge around the world. Sammy has an interesting throwback song of the day called “Tu Na Ja Mere Badshah” from the movie Kudah Gwah, and Sammy tells a funny story about how his wife messes up a rehearsed dance for the two of them at a wedding. Sammy discusses the brand new Netflix show called Muslim Matchmaking put together by his two friends Smriti Mundhra and Senain Keshghi. Sammy discusses his...2025-03-0759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandMarch 3, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy is thrilled to return for a fresh week on The Bridge, hinting at the arrival of new audiences from around the world. He commences the show with the energetic One Republic and Karan Aujla hit, “Tell Me.” Sammy discusses the new Raf Saperra album, which pays homage to the rich traditions of Punjabi music. He also announces the upcoming Breaking Borders festival in Malta this year, featuring Karan Aujla, Talwiinder, and more. Additionally, Sammy eagerly anticipates the release of the Punjab 95 film, discussing Diljit’s acting role in it. He believ...2025-03-0459 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 26, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Today’s episode is fast-paced, featuring Sammy’s usual cast of friends, including Shailen, Doyeeta, Dr. Roy, Aashi Arora, Justin Dhillon, and Jaya. Jaya and Sammy engage in a lively conversation about the recent news surrounding the SAG-AFTRA awards and the Pope’s health issues. Sammy then delves into the resurgence of the song “Jhol” and discusses the upcoming Canadian Juno awards. He also takes a moment to talk to Justin Dhillon about his wrestling show, “The Wrestling Classic.” Throughout the episode, Sammy plays selections of current hit songs from The Bridg...2025-02-2759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 25, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy begins his show with a fresh batch of music from Talwiinder and NDS, featuring the upbeat track “Haseen.” Today, Sammy takes listeners on an adventurous journey with his music choices, playing some lesser-known gems that are sure to delight. Joining Sammy on the show is a group of Rukus Avenue Radio personalities, adding to the lively atmosphere.Sammy’s weekly segment, “Ears To The Streets,” is hosted by DJ ArtiFX, who brings the latest news and insights from the hip-hop scene in India. Dr. Roy also joins th...2025-02-2659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - Feb 21-23The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s show starts with a new song by Joy Crookes, and goes on to feature several other debut songs by Gulab Sidhu, Dystinct, Jazzy B, and Raf Saperra. Sammy talks about the incredible song writing coming from the Indian hip hop space and refers to Shubh. The top 20 countdown featured a new song at the top and it’s a song that was in last week’s top 5. Sammy announces the winner of this week’s KSwiss giveaway. This episode is Sammy’s 210th show on Rukus Avenue Radio.2025-02-2259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 20, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy’s show is incredibly lively for a Thursday. Many people join in on the fun. Juss, the singer of the hit song “Mera Mann,” joins Sammy to provide a deep dive into the song’s meaning. Sammy reunites with Jazzy B for a special intro to his new hit song. Jaya and Sammy engage in a lively conversation about the current state of the mainstream industry, sharing humorous anecdotes about the Gulf of Mexico’s recent renaming to the Gulf of America. Vidya Warrier and Aashi Arora make appearances, gi...2025-02-2159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 18, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by KSwiss and by Carvaan by Saregama.Sammy welcomes you into a Tuesday show and starts the show with a song from Kaka, Raf Saperra, and more. He talks about how Shubh is upping his visual appearance and pulled out a little extra swag as of late. Sammy is joined by Dj Artifx as he brings you his hip hop song of the week. Sammy plays a latest from Gulab Sidhu and talks about the rising star’s impact over the last couple of years. Sammy shares how you can win a pair of KSwiss shoes i 2025-02-191h 00

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - February 14-16Presented by KSwiss and Caravan by Saregama, this special Valentine’s Day edition of The Bridge features Sammy presenting the top 20 songs from Rukus Avenue Radio. Kicking off the show with a surprise, Sammy gives away a pair of KSwiss shoes. His weekly top 20 countdown show showcases a diverse range of songs by Shubh, Diljit Dosanjh, and Amrit Maan. Throughout the show, Sammy delves into the vibrant music scene of Rukus Avenue, shedding light on the albums that are currently making a significant impact. He also mentions a couple of Bollywood albums that are gaining popularity. Sammy concludes the show by declaring the Sicarrio a...2025-02-1559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 13, 2025Sammy takes the stage with some fantastic music and ventures away from the current top hits. Joining him are the Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars, who bring you the latest music from the community. Sammy is also accompanied by Sunny, who connects us to the happenings in the UK. Sammy discusses the upcoming Shubh tour this year and expresses his enthusiasm for the live music scene in 2025. To top it off, Sammy receives a surprise appearance from Bohemia, who congratulates him on reaching his 200th episode milestone.2025-02-141h 00

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 11, 2025Sammy comes out with a captivating story about Sidhu Moosewala’s parents and their remarkable journey to gaining control of the music industry after Sidhu’s untimely passing. He delves into the versatility of King, highlighting his remarkable contributions to the music scene. Additionally, Sammy shares exciting news about the upcoming collaboration between Diljit and Amrit Maan.Sammy’s show features a diverse range of music spanning over the past year, showcasing the vibrant Toronto music scene. He pays tribute to Toronto’s talented musicians, including DJ Artifx, Neesh, Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr. Roy.The show culminates with a special...2025-02-121h 00

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 10, 2025Sammy returns to welcome a fresh week on Rukus Avenue Radio, commencing with Diljit’s latest song, “Tension.” He also discusses the recent Super Bowl and the 200th episode from last week. Sammy expresses gratitude to all the hosts who graced his show with their presence and affection. Joining him are Dr. Roy, Doyeeta, and Shailen, who provide the latest updates from the community. Sammy highlights the South Asian Relationship Summit, which will be held online this week. He also mentions the Aashi Arora Show, the Filmy Factor Show, and the Forgotten Essence show. Sammy announces a KSwiss giveaway happening this Friday, organized by KS...2025-02-1159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 6, 2025Sammy comes out of the gate celebrating the 199th episode and reveals how the episode feels like a birthday! Sammy is joined by Shay from Bbc radio as the two of them talk about social media and smart phone usage amongst young kids. Sammy talks with Shailen about the Indian deportations across the country. Sammy is joined by Vidya Warrier as she discusses her episode today of The Forgotten Essence. Sammy talks about Neha Kakkar and she should consider a switch to Punjabi music. Sammy is also joined by Dr Roy and Doyeeta for segments. Sammy talks about his knowledge about the secret e...2025-02-0759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandFebruary 3, 2025Sammy kicks off a new week on The Bridge. He reflects on the Grammys weekend that past and also goes into the Lakers trading for Luka. Sammy also reveals the total amount of money brought in from the iHeart Radio Fire Aid LA benefit concert from last week. Sammy also talks about the 5Billion streams mark for Sidhu. Sammy gives a shoutout to the choreographer Bosco for his work on the song Uyi Amma. Sammy is joined by Shailen, Dr Roy, and Doyeeta. Sammy talks about his upcoming 200th episode this Friday.2025-02-0459 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - January 31-Feb 2Sammy’s 195th episode of The Bridge on Rukus Avenue Radio is an energetic top 20 of the week. Sammy’s got music from Sidhu, Shubh, Arijit, Jonita and Amrit Maan, and a new number ONE song from an artist you’ve probably never heard of before. Sammy shares his appreciate for all those that attended iHeart Radio Fire Aid LA concert in Los Angeles. Sammy talks about Sidhu’s new song called Lock and wonders about how much unreleased stuff is sitting out there.2025-02-0159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 30, 2025Sammy opens the show talking about the Fire Aid LA benefit concert taking place tonight in Los Angeles. Sammy talks about Kamal Khan’s episode airing where he interviews film maker Mo Naqvi. Sammy talks about Yashika Sikka and her recently won an award for Best Vocals at the FOI Awards presented by Reliance, and plays a little section of her talking about her experience making the song Tu Kya Jaane from the Chamkila soundtrack from last year. Sammy reflects on Amar Sandhu’s impressive run over 15 years. Sammy talk about his new music project called Bollywood Dance University. Sammy plays the new At 2025-01-3159 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 27, 2025Sammy’s back on the air again with a new slate of songs that came out this week. He talks about the new week ahead all the folks that will join him the show. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue All-Stars as Shailen delivers news on the new Indians appointed to the new government. Doyeeta talks about Badshah and Dr Roy talks about the Anuja short film and the Sicario album by Shubh. Sammy fulfills a very special request and plays a song by Arijit Singh. Sammy talks about the Super Bowl coming up in two weeks and thinks the Eagles have a chance.2025-01-2859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - January 24-26, 2025The Bridge is brought to you by K-Swiss & by Saregama's media unit called Carvaan.On this week’s countdown show by Sammy Chand, Sammy starts the show with a brand new Sidhu song debuting at #20. The countdown rolls from there with songs that stretch the genres. Sammy talks about the week that was and also stresses the Fire Aid LA benefit convert taking place this week in Los Angeles on the 30th of January. Sammy talks about this episode being the first ever where the #1 song was introduced by the artist themselves.2025-01-2559 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 21, 2025Sammy comes on the air with his Rukus Avenue Radio all-stars as they bring you latest from around the diaspora. Sammy is joined by Neesh as they talk about Neesh’s new episode back after a small break due to the LA Fires. Sammy plays some new tracks from Arijit Singh and also plays the latest from the Shubh album called Sicario. Sammy talks about the upcoming iHeart Radio Fire benefit taking place on the 30th of Jan.2025-01-2259 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandCountdown Show - January 17-19Sammy has some new songs on this top 20 countdown. Sammy also has another new #1 song for this show, the fourth straight week with a new #1 song. Sammy also talks about the week that was, and mentions the Kamal Khan show and he also previews tonights The Film Factor show at 4pm. This is Sammy’s 185th show on the air!2025-01-1859 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 16, 2025Sammy comes out of the gate with an impressive new block of songs, including a couple of new songs from Punjabi star Amrit Maan, including his new collaboration with Deep Jandu. Sammy is joined by Shwayta and Amreen as they preview their brand new show on Rukus Avenue Radio called Filmy Factor. It airs on Fridays at 4pm. Sammy is also joined by his friend Kamal Khan, as Kamal previews his brand new season of his talk show Bollywood 2 Hollywood that airs on Thursdays at 7pm. Sammy is joined by the Rukus Avenue Radio All-Stars, Shailen, Doyeeta, and Dr Roy, as the...2025-01-1759 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 15, 2025Sammy keeps us up to date as to the fires in LA. He’s joined by Shailen, Doyeeta, Dr Roy, and Jaya. Jaya chats to Sammy about the impact of the fires on the entertainment industry here and how it will take years to recover. Subhi, the star artist, joins Sammy and introduces her track Khel. Sammy plays some new music on this show, but starts the show with a string of his personal favorites. He also plays a song he did with Tisha Campbell called “Don’t Walk Away”.2025-01-1659 min

The Bridge - Sammy ChandJanuary 8, 2025Sammy opens the show talking about his days in the hip hop group Karmacy and how he’s never played a song of theirs on his show. He does today, and then starts the show with an artist they’d tour with in their day, Jay Sean. Doyeeta brings an artists spotlight on Yo Yo Honey Singh, and she talks about Sammy’s appearance in the Netflix documentary called Famous, produced by Guneet Monga. Sammy talks about how the top 20 countdown of 2024 and how memorable the process was. Dr Roy talks about some of the latest film and events news. Jaya joins Sammy as th...2025-01-0959 min

AwokenWord#017: Sammy Chand - "Genesis Man"Live from DASH Radio studio in Los Angeles, Anuj Rastogi sits down with Sammy Chand. Sammy is the founder of Rukus Avenue Radio, a rapper, producer, record label exec, entrepreneur and man of the people. In this conversation, Anuj and Sammy explore the impact of Hip Hop, the genesis of Indian Hip Hop and its ties back to Sammy's group KARMACY. The two discuss identity, the evolution of music, fatherhood, the current political climate in the US and what we can do to shape the world for better. https://www.sammychand.com/ Special Guest: Sammy...2020-01-151h 32